Archives for September 2019

Six people under arrest following a report of an robbery involving marijuana in the Salmon Creek area. County sheiffs Deputies responded to the scene and met with a victim who reported he had been awakened early Wednesday to a shotgun being held against his face. He was told “don’t move or I will kill you”. The victim and two additional victims were tied up using zip ties. The victims saw two, possibly four suspects, all with their faces covered. The suspects then took approximately 96 pounds of hanging marijuana which was part of a permitted grow. The investigation lead to the residence of a possible suspect who lived in the 3300 block of E Street in Eureka. Deputies responded to the residence and once on scene, could smell the odor of marijuana emitting from the residence. The Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team was requested, and the residence was secured while a search warrant was obtained. A total of 6 subjects were located and arrested on scene. It was determined that Parker Henderson and Matthew Williams were the two suspects who committed the robbery. Henderson gave his brothers name to officers, but once he learned his brother had warrants, he gave his true name. The other suspects were arrested for warrants or fresh charges.
Arrested on scene:
Matthew Williams 27 years old Armed Robbery
Parker Henderson 30 years old Armed Robbery
Chad Sample 37 years old Felony warrant
Forrest Vandorn 50 years old Felony warrant
Andrea Hunsucker 32 years old Felon in possession of chemical agent
Angela Early 38 years old Misdemeanor warrant

The cultivation site owner identified several sample bags, packaging, and untrimmed marijuana recovered at the suspects residence. The investigating deputy was able to obtain a court order and return all recovered marijuana to the owner. This incident is under investigation and additional charges may be requested.

The new All Saints Catholic School gymnasium is protected by a higher authority now. Bishop David Ricken,
Ricken, who leads the Green Bay Diocese, celebrated Mass at St. John Catholic School, then went to the gym to bless it. The brand new gymnasium has just been redone through a multi year project. The bishop also grabbed a basketball and took a couple shots while he was there.

A mobile park overlay zone in Arcata has been back burnered until city officials can find out more information.
About a dozen mobile home park residents told the Arcata Planning Commission on Wednesday . The commission did vote unanimously to address the issue again once that information is gathered.
In May, the Arcata City Council voted unanimously to adopt an urgency ordinance that would temporarily prevent mobile home park owners from closing or converting the parks to other uses in order to preserve the affordable housing supply. That plan, however , excluded the Arcata Trailer Court.

Humboldt County DA Maggie Fleming is petitioning for a Manila teenager to be tried as an adult in the killing of a Eureka teenager in May. 16 year old Logan Brewer Hearst, is accused of shooting and killing Taevonne Latimer, a former Eureka High School student, and injuring another during a late-night cannabis deal in Arcata, reports the Redwood Times. A November 12th hearing will determine if Hearst will be tried as an adult. Police say the 18 year old victim died after being shot multiple times. A second victim survived a shot to the leg. Authorities say the shooting revolved around a marijuana sale.

The City of Arcata is excited host the Arcata Housing Workshop on Monday,
September 23 to give community members the opportunity to discuss Arcata’s housing needs.
Public input is crucial for the City to be able to create effective and inclusive plans for Arcata’s future
development. Individuals who live, work, study, play or build in Arcata are asked to attend this workshop and
offer insight on Arcata’s housing needs. Following a brief presentation, participants will have the opportunity to
discuss potential housing design ideas that could meet Arcata’s needs and share feedback with City staff.
The Arcata Housing Workshop will take place on Monday, September 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Arcata
Community Center, located at 321 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway. Refreshments and a kids play area will
be provided.

An Antigo woman faces a number of charges after a situaiton that unfolded at a home in Neva. 56 year old Brenda L. Mawby of 1111 1/2 Third Ave., faces thre criminal damage to property, criminal trespass to a dwelling,
and disorderly conduct counts. She showed up at a residence uninvited, say police, and ultimately threw a chair through a window. She was ordered to a $1,500 signature bond with conditions that she maintain absolute sobriety, not enter any establishment holding a class B liquor license, and have no contact with the alleged victim or residence, according to the Antigo Daily Journal.